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Mourning Customs During the Omer
Rabbi Eliezer Melamed | 5764
Redeeming Jewish captives, protecting wounded terrorists
Rabbi Eliezer Melamed | Tevet 13 5776
The Mourning Period of Sefirah
What Are the Guidelines for Aveilus Observed During the Sefirah Weeks?
Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff
How Does a Heter Iska Work?
Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | 5770
Ask the Rabbi: Reusing a Grave
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Nisan 5786
P'ninat Mishpat: Undoing a Problematic Partnership – part III
based on ruling 84061 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Nisan 5786
"FIRST 'THE NATIONS WILL SAY: 'G-D DID GREAT FOR [ISRAEL]' "
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786
Parashat Hashavua: With Trust in the “Rock of Israel and its Savior”
Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Nisan 5786
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What's in a Memorial?
Rabbi Netanel Yossifun | 14 Iyar 5786
"FIRST 'THE NATIONS WILL SAY: 'G-D DID GREAT FOR [ISRAEL]' "
We don't always understand and sometimes Israel pays a price for being the closest nation to Hashem, but that is essentially part of our role. Rav Kook explains just like the prophets often suffered for saying uncomfortable G-dly messages, similarly Am Yisrael historically had to pay the prices as "the conscience of mankind", and the way Hashem is seen to the world. Recently, more and more gentile leaders are beginning to point out the unique and "Chosen" role of Israel, including a game-changing article by an editor of a leading British paper.
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786
"NOT ALL HATE IS CREATED EQUAL"- p. Tazria-Metzora
The parsha teaches the tragedy of being alone and separate, but our 2,000 year galut is exactly that. Because of the universality of anti-Semitism, we unfortunately sometimes tend to make simplistic associations, & lump all this hatred together, as if it's the same. Yes, Iran hates us like the Nazis did, but today's war on all accounts is totally different, and we must thank G-d on Yom HaAtzma'ut for all those differences.
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786
The True, Shining Face of Humbleness
Rabbi Naim Ben Eliahu Tz"l | 30 Nissan 5786
Orchot Tzaddikim class 84, "Awe" part iv
The class deals with the greatness of man (including the present Artemis ii space mission) the mind & G-dly soul which yearns for a greater purpose and meaning in life. It includes the famous parables of the horse (body) and rider (soul), and the king whose outstanding greatness attests to his supremeness. Towards the end we allude also to the forthcoming Yom HaAtzma'ut, and discuss the Vilna Gaon's proven accurate formula for figuring out the pivotal years in the redemption process, where he correctly predicts in 5708=1948 Adam (Israel) will get (back) on our feet, and in 5750=1990, begins the transition from secular Zionism to religious Zionism, when the largest Teshuva return to Torah in history was the Aliya of the Jews from the former Soviet Union to return to the Jewish fold, nation & observance.
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
P'ninat Mishpat: Undoing a Problematic Partnership – part III
based on ruling 84061 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Nisan 5786
Moreshet Shaul: Character Refinement – part IV
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p.154
Various Rabbis | Nisan 5786
Ask the Rabbi: Reusing a Grave
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Nisan 5786
Parashat Hashavua: With Trust in the “Rock of Israel and its Savior”
Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Nisan 5786
THE WORLD IS READY FOR ISRAEL'S BODY-SOUL HARMONY- Parshat Shmini
The modern world has only recently discovered what Judaism always knew: the body and soul nourish each other. Today we all know children on diets to stay away from certain physical foods which negatively influence their personality or behavior, e.g. certain artificial colorings increase impulsivity and restlessness, especially among ADHD. Conversely, modern medicine knows we can psychosomatically mentally "think" ourselves into being physically sick, which will even show up on our physical blood-tests. Psychosomatic illnesses are the "missing link" that proves physical actions (mitzvot) aren't just symbolic. If the mind can make the body sick through stress, the body can "heal" the soul through structured, purposeful physical actions. We are essentially using the body's hardware to "reprogram" the soul's software. This interplay between the physical and spiritual are an essential part of Rav Kook's Torat Eretz Yisrael whose time has come, but does this apply outside of Israel and to gentiles, as well?
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
Arrogance and Bachelorhood
Rabbi Moshe Tzuriel | 23 Nissan 5786
THE MASTER PAINTER & the IDF
‪What's the difference between nature and miracles? Why do things sometimes go wrong? The 7th day of Pesach can help us understand the present war with Iran and life in general! Chag Kasher v'Same'ach, ושנשמע בשורות טובות ישועות ונחמות
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
"TODAY STATISTICALLY OUTDOES PESACH!"- Our Historic Wars in Israel
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
Orchot Tzaddikim class 84, "Awe" part iii
The class deals with the differing opinions among our sages whether it's good to suggest "Ta'amei HaMitzvot" (benefits) of the mitzvot or not. Also, what are the various levels of the soul, nefesh, ru'ach and nesham. And how the greatness of man helps us appreciate the awesomeness of the Creator.
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
On the Slippery Slope
Bare Minimum= Bare Results (When Chumrot are Necessary!)
Rav Kook in general writes that Torat Eretz Yisrael stays away from unnecessary chumrot (strict opinions) because even the physical life in Israel is holy and positive. But this class deals with certain cases where one must be careful not just to do the minimum but should add and be that much more careful. The class also deals with the philosopher Prof. Yeshayahu Lebowitz including little-known testimonies regarding his Torah thought and observance, as well as the current controversy regarding drafting Haredim into the IDF.
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
WHAT DID CHAD GADYA DO TO THE CAT?
(Mis)Understanding the Movie "No Other Land"
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
P'ninat Mishpat: Undoing a Problematic Partnership – part II
based on ruling 84061 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Nisan 5786
Moreshet Shaul: Character Refinement – part III
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p.154
Various Rabbis | Nisan 5786
Ask the Rabbi: Kittel at the Seder
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Nisan 5786
Parashat Hashavua: The Extent of our Guarantor Status
Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Nisan 5786
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